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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich.
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Free preschool, community college headlines Whitmer’s State of the State address

Rick Pluta, Colin Jackson January 25, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put economic development, free community college and preschool for 4-year-olds, and some love for the Detroit Lions...

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SCOTUS denies redistricting stay as in-person meetings get underway  

Colin Jackson January 23, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to stop the redrawing of seven Michigan state House districts. The order...

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Scott Benson stands at a Wayne State podium
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Detroit Councilman Scott Benson says wealth generation, budget major goals for 2024

Nargis Rahman January 22, 2024

Scott Benson is the council member for Detroit's District 3.He says throughout his 10 years on the council, he's focused...

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Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate joined "MichMash" this week to discuss the Legislature's 2024 agenda, the MICRC and more.
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MichMash: Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate on redistricting, 2024 agenda

Hernz Laguerre January 12, 2024

This year marks a new venture with WDET and Gongwer News Service, combining forces to create a new and improved...

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Kristina Karamo speaks to Michigan Republican Party delegates Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Lansing, Mich.
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MichMash: Kristina Karamo faces backlash from Michigan Republicans

Hernz Laguerre January 5, 2024

Michigan GOP Chairwoman Kristina Karamo is facing backlash from her fellow party members, with a vote to potentially oust her...

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FILE - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs proposed legislation into law in Dec. 2023.
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Detroit Evening Report: Gov. Whitmer signs language access bills into law

Nargis Rahman December 11, 2023

Two new state laws aim to help more than 900,000 people in Michigan who are not proficient English speakers. House...

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Kristina Karamo speaks to Michigan Republican Party delegates Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Lansing, Mich.
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Detroit Today: What Republicans make of escalating tensions in the Michigan GOP

Detroit Today December 11, 2023

Last week, GOP Chairwoman Kristina Karamo filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Michigan Republican Party against a trust that...

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Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference.
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Detroit Today: Mark Hackel touts economic growth, diversity at county address

Detroit Today December 7, 2023

At his annual State of the County address, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel highlighted the county's growing economy and diverse...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) says she hopes new laws to toughen penalties for threatening or assaulting health care workers will inspire more people to become medical professionals.
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Whitmer signs new laws to discourage threats and violence against health workers

Rick Pluta December 7, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hopes tougher laws will help stem the growth of threats and violence against health care workers. She...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she looks forward to signing more laws that further roll back abortion restrictions.
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Whitmer signs more bills to repeal abortion restrictions

Rick Pluta November 22, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Tuesday to roll back more abortion restrictions remaining on the books in Michigan even though...

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FILE - U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 24, 2020. Kildee announced Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, that he would be retiring next year after the end of his sixth term.
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Detroit Today: Why Dan Kildee will not seek reelection

Detroit Today November 20, 2023

Michigan U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) announced last week he will not seek reelection in 2024, creating an opening for House Republicans...

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Shri Thanedar in-studio at WDET-FM on Oct. 20, 2022.
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Congressman Shri Thanedar in the hot seat as 2024 election looms

Russ McNamara November 20, 2023

Shri Thanedar’s election to a Detroit-centric Congressional seat last year was divisive. He’d only recently moved to the city and...

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